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RECAP: Dragons v Bulls

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 12 encounter between the Dragons and Bulls at Rodney Parade in Newport.

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RECAP: Connacht v Lions

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 12 encounter between Connacht and the Lions at the Sportsground in Galway.

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South African hooker helps Scarlets stun Benetton

MATCH REPORT: Replacement hooker Eduan Swart scored a last-minute try to rejuvenate Scarlets’ United Rugby Championship season with only their third win of their league campaign – a 16-13 comeback victory over Benetton.

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Hartzenberg stars as Stormers dismantle Edinburgh

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers bounced back in fine fashion, beating Edinburgh 43-21 in Round 12 of the United Rugby Championship.

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RECAP: Stormers v Edinburgh

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 12 encounter between the Stormers and Edinburgh in Cape Town.

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Bok-laden Sharks bash Ulster into submission

MATCH REPORT: A full-strength Sharks made a big statement, recording their first-ever United Rugby Championship win over Ulster at Kings Park on Saturday.

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RECAP: Sharks v Ulster

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round 12 encounter between the Sharks and Ulster at Kings Park in Durban.

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Hapless Crusaders sink further into the abyss

SUPER RUGBY SATURDAY WRAP: The hapless Crusaders sunk to a new Super Rugby low on Saturday with the Blues handing them their fifth successive defeat.

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Tuks continue to dominate

ROUND FIVE WRAP: For the second week in a row, UP-Tuks swept past their opponents when they thoroughly beat UKZN in Round Five of the Varsity Shield competition.

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VIDEO: The missing piece in Bok puzzle

SPOTLIGHT: Former Springbok centre Robbie Fleck believes the Springboks will spring a few surprises on attack against Ireland in July.

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Wales' coy reply to Georgia's cheeky challenge

REACTION: Six Nations flops Wales gave a coy reply on Friday to a cheeky challenge from Georgia to a rugby Test later this year, saying only "we'll be in touch".

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VIDEO - Fleck: 'Farrell is being dead honest about Boks'

WATCH as Boks Office guest Robbie Fleck weighs in on the "best team in the world" debate.

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Bristol give Premiership leaders a rugby lesson

PREMIERSHIP FRIDAY WRAP: English Premiership leaders Northampton suffered a shock 21-52 thrashing against Bristol on Friday to end their six-match unbeaten run.

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Glasgow fight back to beat Cardiff

URC REPORT: Glasgow Warriors fought back from a 0-13 half-time deficit to claim a hard-fought 17-13 home victory over Cardiff and move joint top of the United Rugby Championship.

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Snyman scores as Munster see off Ospreys

URC REPORT: Munster wing Sean O’Brien scored two tries to put a huge dent in Ospreys’ hopes of an end-of-season play-off spot with a 27-17 win.

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EXCLUSIVE: One-on-one with the Stormers' new benefactors

WATCH as @king365ed sits down with Fynbos Ekwiteit's Johan le Roux to find out who and what the Red Disa consortium is!

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URC Round 12 - Teams and Predictions

SATURDAY PREVIEW: The Bulls are at the start of a crucial fortnight of United Rugby Championship matches, as they look to cement their place in the top two on the standings.

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Plumtree banks on his 'pups' for Shark success

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks coach John Plumtree is banking on some of the youngsters in his team to deliver a much-needed URC win against Ulster at Kingspark this weekend.

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Rebels no match for Super table-topping Hurricanes

FRIDAY WRAP: The Rebels have been left to rue another slow start in crashing to the table-topping Hurricanes, who piled on the points in their Super Rugby Pacific clash in Palmerston North.

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Moodie takes centre stage for Bulls

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has made a number of changes to his team to face the Dragons in Newport on Saturday.

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Stormers suffer Fourie blow as key players return

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Salmaan Moerat makes his first start since returning from injury and will lead the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship encounter with Edinburgh at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.

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Jantjies 100 percent driven to revive Bok career

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies hopes to regain his best form in his quest to return to the international scene.

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Lions' top eight sprint starts against Connacht

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions’ potent halfback combination of Jordan Hendrikse and Sanele Nohamba will join forces once more as the men from Johannesburg face Connacht in Round 12 of the United Rugby Championship in Galway, Ireland on Saturday.

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Hooker gets Sharks' No.12 jersey as Koch gets his shot

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree has revealed his team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship Round 12 clash against Ulster in Durban.

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Super Rugby Pacific, Round Five - Teams and Predictions

PREVIEW: After four rounds the Super Rugby Pacific table is starting to take shape with a few surprises towards the top and at the bottom.

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No rush to retire as major milestone approaches says Nel

SPOTLIGHT: Veteran Edinburgh and Scotland prop WP Nel insists he would have no problem retiring tomorrow as he mulls over whether to extend his career beyond the end of the season.

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SA flank's deal with Bath confirmed

TRANSFER NEWS: English club Bath confirmed the signing of powerful forward Jacques du Plessis following the completion of a successful rehabilitation period with the club.

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100th Test cap for Packer in Women's Six Nations opener

NEWS: England captain Marlie Packer will make her 100th Test appearance when she leads the reigning champions in their Women's Six Nations opener in Italy on Sunday.

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Wales star confirms Achilles injury in final Test

NEWS: Wales centre George North confirmed on Thursday that he had ruptured an Achilles tendon in his final Test appearance.

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Jake White: Are modern rugby players actually better?

OPINION: The Six Nations has given me bit of head space to reflect about rugby and its direction of travel. It’s funny, I remember Frik du Preez, the great Springbok captain was once asked, ‘Would your team of the 1960s beat the current South Africa team? And he quipped, ‘Only by 20 points’. When they asked him why, he said, ‘Well, because we’re all in our Eighties,’ writes Jake White in his RugbyPass column.

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VIDEO: NFL offers rolling in for Rees-Lightning?

SPOTLIGHT: Wales and British & Irish Lions flyer Louis Rees-Zammit is on the brink of an official NFL offer, after code hopping from Rugby Union to America's National Football League.

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Must wins now reality in URC

OPINION: The United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just FIVE points separating fourth and 11th place in the table – every game counts more than ever.

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URC Round 12 - Teams and Predictions

FRIDAY PREVIEW: The United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just seven rounds to go the battle for playoffs are reaching its boiling point.

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VIDEO: SA Cup the perfect trial for Euro-bound Cheetahs

WATCH as new Cheetahs coach Izak van der Westhuizen explains to @king365ed how they will use the SA Cup as preparation for their Challenge Cup Round of 16 trip to France.

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Young star shuts door on Wallaby career

TRANSFER NEWS: Leicester Tigers announced Australian international back Izaia Perese will join the club on a multi-year agreement ahead of the 2024/25 season.

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Savea's Steelers looking for riposte

PREVIEW ROUND 11: Fresh off their 10th loss in a row, and from a match they were expected to win against Mie Heat, the last thing Hanazono Liners probably needed was the Kansai derby, which is traditionally the biggest game of their regular season.

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Gritty Madibaz to keep pressure on Tuks

ROUND FIVE PREVIEW: The Madibaz will have the opportunity to extend their winning run and strengthen their position in the Varsity Shield standings when they battle TUT on Friday.

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VIDEO: Jaco Peyper opens up on the state of SA refereeing

WATCH as Jaco Peyper opens up on the state of South African refereeing after his retirement.

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VIDEO - Bok fullback saves the last dance for the Bulls

VIDEO: Jake White, the Bulls' Director of Rugby, has called him the coach on the field and fullback Willie le Roux might just pursue that as a career one day.

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Galthie blames ref for France's World Cup loss to South Africa

INTERVIEW: France coach Fabien Galthie appears to still be harbouring some ill will towards the referee and a Springbok - five months after their World Cup loss to South Africa.

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Farrell leaves the door open for return

INTERVIEW: Owen Farrell has left open the possibility of returning to the international game, be it with England or the 2025 British and Irish Lions, after calling a halt to his Test career.

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Hawies' Boland won't be just spectators in Bloem

INTERVIEW: The storyline for the first round of the inaugural SA Cup is intriguing, especially in Bloemfontein - where Hawies Fourie returns to his old stomping ground. 

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Euro Cup Round of 16 officials confirmed

NEWS: Ahead of what is certain to be another world-class series of knockout fixtures on the road to the 2024 London finals, EPCR can announce the referees for the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup Rounds of 16.

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Stormers get equity deal over the line, despite resistance

NEWS: Despite the best efforts of the supporters of Zelt Marais' War Room to stop the process, the Stormers' equity deal has finally been dragged over the line.

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VIDEO: Nigel Owens on referee 'safety nets' and knee-jerk law changes

WATCH as refereeing legend Nigel Owens explains to @king365ed how technology and knee-jerk law changes could ruin the game.

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New SA Cup kicks off on Human Rights Day

PREVIEW: The inaugural SA Cup will kick off on Human Rights Day on Thursday, March 21 with an exciting clash between Griquas and the Leopards in Kimberley, while last year’s Currie Cup Premier and First Division champions collide in Bloemfontein on Friday.

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VIDEO - Goosen expects tough battle against Dragons

VIDEO: Bulls pivot Johan Goosen calls it like it is and says everyone expects them to beat the Dragons in Round 12 of the United Rugby Championship in Newport this weekend.

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New Crusaders boss' brutal admission after horror start

SPOTLIGHT: Crusaders head coach Rob Penney compared his new team to a misfiring engine as the defending champions look to snap their horror start to the Super Rugby Pacific season.

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Tuilagi closes door on England career

TRANSFER NEWS: England centre Manu Tuilagi will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season to join French side Bayonne on a two-year deal, the clubs announced.

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'The move from Durban wasn't easy'

NEWS: Celimpilo 'Mpilo' Gumede has signed a new contract with the Bulls, committing his long-term future with the Tshwane-based outfit.

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Wits eye Joburg derby as play-off hopes hang in the balance

SPOTLIGHT: Wits coach Hugo van As has called for a sharper performance against local rivals UJ following an inconsistent and ultimately disappointing showing against UCT.

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Maties thump Western Cape rivals, Shimlas claim Bloem bragging rights

ROUND FIVE WRAP: UFS Shimlas safely navigated their way past city neighbours CUT in Round Five of the 2024 Varsity Cup and are now almost assured of a home semifinal.

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Duhan nominated for top Six Nations award

NEWS: Bundee Aki was the only member of the Ireland side that won back-to-back Six Nations championships to be nominated for the tournament's Player of the Year award on Tuesday.

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Kitshoff to return to South Africa

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Ulster coaching team have named a 30-man squad that will travel to South Africa to play the Sharks and the Stormers over the next two weekends in the United Rugby Championship.

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Battle of the school giants

SPOTLIGH: Get ready to witness unparalleled skills, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments in the 11th edition of the Premier Interschools competition.

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'The ultimate Test': Springboks get another opponent for November

NEWS: Another fixture has been confirmed for the Springboks' end-year-of year tour in November.

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URC, Round 12 - Referee Appointments

NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 12 fixtures have been confirmed.

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VIDEO - Etzebeth brings out the big mirror for Sharks

VIDEO: Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth took a candid and forthright look at the problems in the embattled Sharks camp and said there were no excuses for the poor performances that have been dished up by John Plumtree's side.

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World Rugby reveals dramatic law change proposals

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has outlined the next steps in the process of reimagining the game's entertainment factor, part of a wider mission to grow audience share over the next decade.

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VIDEO - Jake White: 'We are good enough to beat those teams'

VIDEO: The Bulls’ destiny is now in their hand as two semifinals in two competitions loom in the distance, says Jake White, Director of Rugby at the Bulls.

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Stormers embracing log pressure as home run looms

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers will look to lay the ghost of Loftus Versfeld to rest as the United Rugby Championship returns this weekend.

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VIDEO: The 'scary' prospect awaiting the Springboks

WATCH as Tony Brown explains the 'scary prospect' awaiting the Springboks in the Rugby Championship later this year.

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Leicester Tigers sign one of SA's best prospects to replace Wiese

TRANSFER NEWS: English club Leicester Tigers have announced that one of South Africa's best prospects will be joining them.

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Lions grapple with injuries as Van Rooyen outlines tour goals

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has revealed a 28-man squad for his side's upcoming tour.

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Wallaby remains sidelined as pay dispute drags on

UPDATE: Filipo Daugunu missed cash-strapped Melbourne's last Super Rugby match due to an outstanding payment and while he's back at training, won't face the Hurricanes.

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VIDEO - Marcell Coetzee: 'Bulls still chasing the perfect game'

VIDEO: Bulls captain Marcell Coetzee is not too concerned about his side facing one of the strongest and weakest teams in the United Rugby Champions on their upcoming tour.

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All Black gets slap on the wrist for reckless clear-out

NEWS: Veteran All Black prop Owen Franks has been given a proverbial 'slap on the wrist' for his reckless behaviour in a Super Rugby Pacific match.

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Edinburgh's Scottish stars await greenlight for tour to SA

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt named a 30-player squad for the club’s two-week tour to South Africa to face Stormers and Sharks in Rounds 12 and 13 in the United Rugby Championship.

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'We're too good for these teams': Georgia's plea to World Rugby

SPOTLIGHT: Georgia have outgrown Europe's second-tier competition and need "stronger opposition".

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World Rankings: Italy equal all-time high as Wales fall

NEWS: Italy have matched their previous all-time best of eighth in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings following their 24-21 win over Wales in Cardiff.

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Wallaby veteran sends 'Red' message to Joe Schmidt

SPOTLIGHT: James O'Connor has called for a "Reds-heavy" Wallabies squad and new national coach Joe Schmidt to pick and stick ahead of next year's British and Irish Lions visit.

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Crusaders' woes continue

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Life after Scott Robertson has been accompanied by loads of troubles for the Crusaders.

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B&I Lions series key to Wallabies keeping Schmidt

NEWS: Joe Schmidt admits a competitive showing against the touring British and Irish Lions next year will be a key factor in whether or not he stays on to coach the Wallabies at the 2027 World Cup.

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Six Nations stars to complicate Bulls' tour

PREVIEW: With the Six Nations now behind us, the United Rugby Championship takes centre stage again, and there is a crucial fortnight of riveting matches to look forward to.

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'Boks are 100 percent the best'

SPOTLIGHT: After winning another Six Nations championship, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is now turning his attention firmly on winning a Test series in South Africa.

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SA women on steep learning curve

SPOTLIGHT: The South African women's national team arrived in Spain on Sunday empowered by good learnings from their training sessions with Scotland and Wales.

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French 'put to bed' nightmares of loss to Springboks

REACTION: French players, coaches and fans suffered heavily after last year's World Cup heartbreak, but their clinical end to the Six Nations will do wonders to their grieving process.

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Six Nations superstars

SPOTLIGHT: One of the most competitive Six Nations championships of recent times ended with Ireland retaining their title after a hard-fought victory over Scotland at the weekend.

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VIDEO: Boks to 'embrace' the Henry Honiball approach

WATCH as celebrated flyhalf Tony Eion Brown explains why he accepted an offer to coach the Springboks against the All Blacks and the style he sees South Africa playing.

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Ward: 'Farrell is the greatest coach we've ever had'

NEWS: Andy Farrell has raised Irish rugby's profile in the same way fellow Englishman Jack Charlton did for Irish soccer.

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Rohan on the scoresheet again in Japan

ROUND 10 WRAP: Mie Heat has given former Italy coach Kieran Crowley his maiden win in Japan Rugby League One after a courageous 20-19 victory over fellow winless side, Hanazono Liners, in Osaka.

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Player Ratings: England

England player ratings live from Groupama Stadium in Lyon: This was yet another Six Nations classic, a seven-try, 64-point thriller in which England commendably played their part, but that will be of cruel consolation as they agonisingly lost out 31-33 to a last-minute Thomas Ramos penalty stroked over from the halfway line.

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What they said on Six Nations' Super Saturday

SPOTLIGHT: We take a look at who said what after the final round of the Six Nations and Ireland was crowned the champions. 

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VIDEO: Hacjivah does not tick all the boxes for Rassie

WATCH as Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus explains Hacjivah Dayimani's omission from the recent alignment camp in Cape Town.

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France edge England in Lyon thriller

MATCH REPORT: Flyhalf Thomas Ramos kicked a dramatic late penalty as France ended their Six Nations campaign with a 33-31 victory over England in Lyon on Saturday.

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O'Mahony: 'Not a bad way to go out'

REACTION: Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony has spoken out about reports that he has played his last Test.

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Player ratings: Ireland

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the Ireland players after their 17-13 Six Nations-clinching win over Scotland.

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Player ratings: Scotland

OPINION: Bryn Palmer rates the Scotland players after their 13-17 loss to Ireland in a Six Nations finale in Dublin.

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Gatland offers to 'fall on his sword'

REACTION: Warren Gatland offered to resign after Wales finished bottom of the Six Nations for the first time since 2003.

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Ireland retain their crown

MATCH REPORT: Ireland retained their six Nations crown, but not before they were given a massive scare by Scotland in Dublin on Saturday.

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Welsh waterboy could be in hot water

SPOTLIGHT: Wales' disastrous Six Nations season may have an unsavoury aftermath.

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Player Ratings: Wales

OPINION: It is the wooden spoon for Wales, and rightfully so after a match where a losing bonus point in a 21-24 loss to Italy flattered them.

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Italy outplay Wales in Cardiff

SIX NATIONS REPORT: Wales have ended their 2024 Six Nations campaign winless after they suffered a 21-24 defeat to Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

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LIVE | Six Nations & Super Rugby full match coverage

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Saturday’s Six Nations Round Five and Super Rugby Round Four matches.

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VIDEO: Concerns remain over equity deal, despite 'productive' meeting

WATCH as SARU CEO Rian Oberholzer fronts up to the media to answer some questions surrounding the proposed equity deal with an American company, the ASG group.

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VIDEO: Bok lock's return after injury imminent

NEWS: South Africa’s Player of the Year for 2023, Eben Etzebeth, hopes to be back on the field for the Sharks as soon as next week.

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Dobson steps up as Wessels departs

NEWS: Stormers Head Coach John Dobson will step in to assume the duties of Head of Rugby with the departure of Dave Wessels.

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Dobson will have clarity over loose forward roster soon

REACTION: Stormers coach John Dobson has admitted it is a 'challenge' to manage the expectations of his substantial number of outstanding loose forwards.

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Tuks run amok, Madibaz remains unbeaten

ROUND FOUR WRAP: The experience of UP-Tuks proved too much for debutants Varsity College in their Round Four encounter of the Varsity Shield competition.

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SA Rugby gets new GM for High Performance

NEWS: Dave Wessels has been appointed as General Manager for High Performance Rugby at SA Rugby.

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Wasteful Waratahs fall to Blues as Brumbies see off Highlanders

SUPER RUGBY SATURDAY WRAP: The Waratahs are losing touch with the Super Rugby Pacific frontrunners after falling 10-12 to their bogey side the Blues in an ugly encounter in Sydney.

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'My hunger is still there': Beale returns to rugby field

NEWS: Wallaby star star Kurtley Beale played his first match in more than a year on Saturday, resuming his career after being cleared of sexual assault last month.

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'Horrendous': Western Force coach issues apology to fans

REACTION: Western Force coach Simon Cron has apologised after the struggling Super Rugby team crashed to a fourth straight defeat, describing their 14-22 loss to Moana Pasifika as "horrendous".

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'Super Saturday': Six Nations title is Ireland's to lose

SPOTLIGHT: Ireland head into the "Super Saturday" final round of the Six Nations as firm favourites to retain their title where a surprise slip-up could result in the trophy heading elsewhere.

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'Personal reasons': France star misses training before Six Nations finale

NEWS: France forward coach Laurent Sempere said flank Charles Ollivon was missing from Friday's training session before this weekend's Six Nations game with England for "personal reasons".

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Scotland announce tour of the Americas

NEWS: Scotland on Friday announced a four-game tour of North and South America, with matches against emerging nations Canada, the United States, Chile and Uruguay in July.

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'It could be the last game': Tuilagi to leave England?

SPOTLIGHT: England centre Manu Tuilagi said on Friday he is unsure if this weekend's Six Nations finale with France will be his final game for his country.

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VIDEO: SARU supports new 'red card' trial

WATCH as SARU CEO Rian Oberholzer talks about the proposal that a 20-minute red card trial be introduced in the Rugby Championship.

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World Rankings: England to break into top four?

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has released the ranking permutations ahead of this weekend’s final round of matches in the Six Nations and the Rugby Europe Men’s Championship.

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Eben's double double

NEWS: Double World Cup-winning Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth has scored another double.

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Crusaders sink to new low in Super Rugby

SUPER RUGBY FRIDAY WRAP: For the first time ever, the Crusaders have started a Super Rugby season with four defeats from as many starts after a late Justin Sangster try snatched a 14-10 win for the Hurricanes in Christchurch.

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RECAP | Super Rugby full match coverage

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Friday’s Super Rugby Round Four matches.

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Ireland v Scotland - Teams and Prediction

ROUND FIVE PREVIEW: Ireland seek to make up for their frustration on missing out on historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams by being crowned tournament champions in beating Scotland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

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VIDEO: Rassie willing to take more risks for another RWC title

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus says he will always pick winning a World Cup over a higher win percentage between tournaments.

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France v England - teams and prediction

ROUND FIVE PREVIEW: England head to Lyon to face an equally resurgent France on Saturday, holding an outside chance of pipping Ireland to the Six Nations title.

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Wales v Italy - teams and prediction

ROUND FIVE PREVIEW: George North is set for an emotional farewell to the international game against Italy in Cardiff on Saturday.

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Powerhouse centre signs for Sharks as 'underrated' lock leaves Durban

TRANSFER NEWS: The Sharks continued their big signing spree with the confirmation that Andre Esterhuizen will be returning to Durban

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Wallabies continue to tweak their coaching panel

NEWS: Wallaby coach Joe Schmidt has added the first staff member to his coaching group.

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'We stay in our own reality': Rassie responds to Warburton's Ireland comments

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus says he didn't pay too much attention to Sam Warburton’s comments about Ireland being the best team in the world.

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Lions 'B-Team' gets one over Pumas

MATCH REPORT: The Lions, resting the bulk of the first-team starters, came from behind to record a 22-19 win over the Pumas in a pre-season outing at Ellis Park on Thursday.

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Borthwick tweaks England team as Tuilagi gets bench role

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England have recalled Elliot Daly for their final-round Six Nations clash away to France on Saturday in the lone change to the side that denied Ireland successive Grand Slams.

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Ireland coach abandons six-two bench split for Scotland clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Andy Farrell has kept faith with the Ireland starting XV from the 22-23 defeat to England last weekend hoping they redeem themselves by beating Scotland on Saturday to secure back-to-back Six Nations titles.

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Townsend makes big midfield selection for Ireland clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stafford McDowall is set to make just his second Scotland appearance after being selected to start in their Six Nations match against leaders Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

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Blue Revs counting the real cost of Kwagga's injury

ROUND 10 PREVIEW: Time is running out for the Tokyo Bay-based Spears and Kwagga Smith's Black Rams.

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Finger fracture rules star out of Italy's showdown with Wales

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ange Capuozzo will miss Italy's attempt to avoid a ninth straight wooden spoon in the Six Nations after a finger fracture ruled him out of the Azzurri's clash with Wales in Cardiff.

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'Ireland could dominate for the next five, 10 years'

REACTION: Gregor Townsend's observation that Ireland could dominate the game for "the next five, 10 years" is in no small part due to the schools system.

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France to test winning formula against England

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France coach Fabien Galthie said on Thursday it was "ideal" to be able to name an unchanged side to face England in a potential Six Nations decider this weekend.

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BlitzBoks coach sacked

NEWS: The Springbok Sevens coaching team has been reformatted and a review of the Sevens department’s structure is being undertaken as a response to disappointing results, SA Rugby announced on Wednesday.

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Tuks brace for College 'cracker'

ROUND FOUR PREVIEW: Tuks coach Dewey Swartbooi has highlighted the all-round threat of the Varsity Shield newcomers ahead of the top-of-the table clash in Pretoria this Friday.

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VIDEO: 'I can't be Jacques'

SPOTLIGHT: Jerry Flannery says he will be a "poor imitation" if he tries to copy Jacques Nienaber's style of coaching.

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Sharks' Bok signings continue

NEWS: The Sharks have landed another big signing with confirmation that World Cup winning prop Trevor Nyakane will trade Paris for Durban next season.

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Jake putting young lock on same path as PSDT

SPOTLIGHT: Jake White, the Bulls’ Director of Rugby, did it with Pieter-Steph du Toit and is now waving his magic wand again - this time with young Bulls lock Reinhardt Ludwig.

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Super Rugby Pacific, Round Four - Teams and Predictions

PREVIEW: Wallabies prop Taniela Tupou has vowed not to let a clash with the Queensland Reds get personal this weekend as the Melbourne Rebels look to equal their longest win streak in Super Rugby.

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VIDEO: The Bok playmaker who inspired Tony Brown

SPOTLIGHT: New Springbok assistant coach Tony Brown says he tried to model his own game style on a Springbok legend during his playing days.

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Wales star to hang up his Test boots at 31

NEWS: Wales centre George North announced on Wednesday he will retire from international rugby following this weekend's Six Nations match against Italy, when both teams will be battling to avoid the wooden spoon.

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Seasoned campaigners lead Lions, Pumas in friendly

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTS: Andries Coetzee and Shane Kirkwood will lead a Lions XV and Pumas side respectively in a friendly at Ellis Park on Thursday afternoon.

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Speedster to leave Sharks for Ulster

TRANSFER NEWS: Sharks wing and former World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year Werner Kok will be heading to Ireland later this year.

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VIDEO: Alexander spits the dummy over SARU 'snitches'

WATCH as SARU President Mark Alexander blows off some steam over the franchise officials who leaked confidential information to the media.

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Wales bring in big name for Six Nations wooden spoon decider

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: George North has been recalled to the Wales team for Saturday's Six Nations wooden spoon decider against Italy.

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Louis Lynagh and the dream debut

SPOTLIGHT: As dream debuts go, Louis Lynagh’s first outing in an Italian shirt was as close to one as you are likely to find.

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VIDEO: Bok coach on the make-up of his team for Wales Test

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus has shed some light on his selection plan for the Springboks' season opener against Wales at Twickenham.

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De Jager: 'I found my love for the game again in Japan'

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok Lood de Jager is well and truly back after a heart condition kept him on the sidelines during the World Cup and he is now formulating plans to stay in Japan longer than his original three seasons.

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Former England boss Jones says 'best to come' from Smith

NEWS: Marcus Smith's "best time is to come", former England head coach Eddie Jones said on Wednesday, following the flyhalf's Twickenham heroics.

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UWC target Maties scalp as relegation threat builds

UWC’s quest to retain their Varsity Cup status may hinge on the outcome of the next two matches against Stellenbosch and UCT.

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VIDEO: Rassie reveals question marks over Bok captaincy

NEWS: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus says he prefers his Springbok captain to be based locally as question marks were raised over Siya Kolisi's future with the Springboks.

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All Black joins casualty list as Crusaders problems mount

NEWS: All Blacks lock Scott Barrett is expected to miss the next six weeks with a fractured finger, the Crusaders said Wednesday, adding to the woes of the winless Super Rugby champions.

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Reds suffer another blow with suspension

NEWS: The Reds have suffered a blow ahead of Friday's clash with the Rebels with prop Sef Fa'agase suspended for four games.

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England wing to miss France clash due to concussion symptoms

NEWS: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will miss England's Six Nations clash with France on Saturday after reporting symptoms of a concussion.

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Towering lock on his way to the Sharks

NEWS: Jason Jenkins is on his way back to South Africa after it was confirmed that the giant lock has signed on the dotted line.

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SAIDS pours cold water on Jantjies comeback rumours

REACTION: The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport has poured cold water on recent rumours linking banned Springbok Elton Jantjies to a comeback.

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SARU v franchises: Four key points

UPDATE: It may not be their 'High Noon at the OK Corral' moment, but the South African Rugby Union and the four main franchises are set for a 'showdown' of considerable significance on Thursday.

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Erasmus confirms 're-purposed' coaching team

NEWS: Rassie Erasmus confirmed a re-purposed Springbok coaching and management team on Tuesday, as the newly re-appointed head coach began putting in place the building blocks for a 13-Test season in 2024 at the start of a new Rugby World Cup cycle.

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Eagles, Shimlas reign supreme, Maties and Ikeys find form

ROUND FOUR WRAP: After a tough first half, defending champions NWU Eagles ran away for a thorough victory over Wits in round four of the 2024 Varsity Cup. UFS Shimlas continued their fine form beating UWC while Maties were victorious over UWC. UCT Ikeys had too much firepower for CUT.

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Italy overtakes Australia, as inactive Boks stretch their lead

NEWS: The World Rugby rankings will make for an interesting topic of conversation in the Lynagh household this week.

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Reds coach Kiss issues plea to RA regarding Petaia

NEWS: Reds coach Les Kiss has called for greater protection off the ball for Super Rugby Pacific's playmakers.

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'Everyone would love to be in our position'

REACTION: Ireland coach Andy Farrell insisted retaining the Six Nations title would be anything but an "anti-climax", after his side's bid for back-to-back Grand Slams ended with a dramatic defeat to England.

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VIDEO: How to 'fix' the Sharks

WATCH as the Boks Office crew – host Hanyani Shimange, along with Springbok legends Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger, with guest Robbie Fleck - analyses the Sharks' shambolic URC season.

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Round Four talking points

SPOTLIGHT: England scuppered Ireland's dream of back-to-back Grand Slams with a thrilling win, Italy defeated Scotland and France added to the pressure on Wales as the Six Nations sparked into life.

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Savea tops Super Rugby list that still includes Bok wing

SPOTLIGHT: The 33-year-old Julian Savea is the undisputed try-scoring king of the Super Rugby, but the list still includes a Springbok wing.

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Player Ratings: Wales

Wales player ratings: A fourth defeat and a one-sided scoreline might point to a team that struggled to match France. And that is mostly true. But a commendable first half will give Warren Gatland something to work on. If only he can find a solution to the lack of power throughout the side and an inability to stand up to bigger men.

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Player Ratings: France

France player ratings: With eight changes from the draw with Italy, the French needed a big performance and a record score in Cardiff against Wales will have steadied the nerves at home. There is still more to come from this French side but they will need another massive 80 minutes from their six front-row forwards to have the same kind of impact against England.

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Wales turn focus on wooden spoon showdown

REACTION: Wales coach Warren Gatland insisted that there would be no hiding in the run-up to the Six Nations wooden spoon decider against Italy next week.

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'We have to experience difficult and happy moments the same'

REACTION: France coach Fabien Galthie said his team is determined to end a disappointing Six Nations tournament with a flurry.

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France reduce Wales to basement dwellers

MATCH REPORT: France almost certainly ensured Wales will finish with the Six Nations wooden spoon.

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RECAP | Six Nations full match coverage

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Sunday’s Six Nations Round Four match between Wales and France in Cardiff.

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Dobson pleased with Stormers' performance, despite injury concern

REACTION: Stormers coach John Dobson has put a positive spin on his team's weekend excursion to Premiership leaders Northampton Saints, but admitted they have at least one injury concern.

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Bok duo on the winning side against All Black stars

JAPAN LEAGUE ONE WRAP: Former Wallaby coaches Robbie Deans and Dave Rennie have enjoyed big wins in Round Nine of Japan Rugby League One.

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Italy's 'group of nutters' show the way forward after historic win

REACTION: Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada beamed with pride on Saturday after his team of "nutters" beat Scotland 31-29 to win their first Six Nations home match in 11 years.

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Super Rugby Pacific: Reds are a different beast under Les Kiss

REACTION: Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan praised the Queensland Reds' takedown of his powerhouse Super Rugby Pacific side, saying their never-say-die attitude was reminiscent of his own team.

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Townsend on future: 'I’m not going to answer that question'

REACTION: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has sidestepped questions on his future after his side suffered a 29-31 defeat to Italy in Rome on Saturday.

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VIDEO: England coach addresses heated exchange with Ireland's Farrell

REACTION: England head coach Steve Borthwick was pressed for some answers on his exchange with Ireland head coach Andy Farrell at half-time during Saturday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

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Griquas put down pre-season marker

MATCH REPORT: Griquas put down an early marker with their 25-22 win over the Currie Cup champion Cheetahs in a pre-season friendly in Jacobsdal on Saturday.

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Player ratings: England

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the England players after their dramatic 23-22 Six Nations win over Ireland at Twickenham.

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Player ratings: Ireland

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the Ireland players after their 22-23 loss to England in a Six Nations thriller at Twickenham on Saturday.

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Marcus Smith shatters Ireland's Grand Slam dream

MATCH REPORT: Marcus Smith landed a drop-goal in extra time, as England shattered Ireland's Six Nations Grand Slam dream at Twickenham on Saturday.

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RECAP | Super Rugby & Six Nations full match coverage

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific Round Three and Six Nations Round Four matches.

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Player Ratings: Scotland

OPINION: Scotland’s hopes of achieving a top-two finish in the Six Nations suffered a major blow as they lost to Italy for the first time since 2015, ending a run of 13 successive victories over the Azzurri – including the last eight in the Championship.

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Italy stun Scotland in Six Nations thriller

SIX NATIONS REPORT: Italy recorded their first home Six Nations win in 11 years after they edged Scotland 31-29 in Saturday's Round Four thriller in Rome.

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BOKS OFFICE: 'Ireland's true test will come in July'

WATCH as the Boks Office crew – host Hanyani Shimange, along with Springbok legends Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger - with guest Robbie Fleck respond to Celtic claims that Ireland is the best team in the World.

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Wales v France - Teams and Prediction

ROUND FOUR PREVIEW: With France and Wales both out to gain back some credibility, the big question on everyone’s lips is if the Les Bleus can rediscover their Six Nations form and silence the boisterous Principality Stadium in Round Four on Sunday.

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Stormers hold off Premiership top dogs in exhibition face-off

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers, minus their World Cup superstars, held on for a credible 45-29 win over Premiership leaders Northampton Saints in an exhibition match at Franklin's Gardens on Saturday.

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It's a one-point game in Shield scramble

ROUND THREE WRAP: Only one point separates the top three teams on the 2024 Varsity Shield standings after round three.

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Six Nations 2025 to start in Paris

NEWS: The 2025 Six Nations fixtures have been confirmed, with next year's Championship starting in Paris under Friday night lights on January 31.

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Crusaders suffer shocking third defeat in a row

SATURDAY WRAP: The Canterbury Crusaders were stunned 10-20 by Fijian Drua on Saturday for a third straight defeat, equalling their worst start to a Super Rugby season.

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Touring Wales to play Reds in 20-year first

NEWS: Wales will play the Reds in a 20-year first that is  to become a calendar staple.

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Currie Cup

Bergh names Griquas side to face Cheetahs

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Griquas will face the Cheetahs in their third warm-up match this season in Jacobsdal on Saturday with the experienced George Whitehead running out at fullback.

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Gatland feels absence of Dupont is huge loss for France

NEWS: Wales coach Warren Gatland said Friday that the absence of Antoine Dupont was a "massive loss" for a France team that has struggled this Six Nations.

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Fiji sack head coach four months before Olympics

NEWS: Ben Gollings has been sacked as head coach of the Fijian men's sevens team, the Fiji Rugby Union said Friday, four months before the side bids for a third straight Olympic gold in Paris.

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France make wholesale changes for Wales clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: France head coach Fabien Galthie announced eight changes for his team for this weekend's Six Nations trip to Wales in Round Four of the competition.

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Tahs suffer heartbreaking loss at the hands of Highlanders

FRIDAY WRAP: The Waratahs have crashed back to earth with a crushing 21-23 Super Rugby Pacific loss to the Highlanders in Sydney.

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RECAP | Super Rugby full match coverage

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Friday’s Super Rugby Pacific Round Three matches.

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'A strategist and nation builder': Rassie honoured with doctorate

NEWS: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus will receive an honorary doctorate from the North-West University in Potchefstroom in recognition of his innovative and exceptional management of the Springboks during their victorious 2019 and 2023 World Cup campaigns.

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World Rankings: Ireland to close gap on Boks...again?

SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby has published all the possible permutations ahead of the fourth round of the Six Nations and the resumption of the Rugby Europe Men’s Trophy.

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England v Ireland - Teams and Prediction

ROUND FOUR PREVIEW: Andy Farrell has insisted his native England remain capable of scuppering Ireland's bid for successive Grand Slams even though the visitors will be overwhelming favourites to win Saturday's Six Nations clash at Twickenham.

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'The camp was invaluable': Boks lay foundation for more success

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has provided some insight into what went on during the Springboks' first alignment camp this week.

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Italy v Scotland - Teams and Prediction

ROUND FOUR PREVIEW: Scotland have an outside chance of claiming their first Six Nations title in a quarter of a century as they face improved Italy in Rome on Saturday.

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Townsend makes three changes to Scotland side

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to his side’s starting line-up for their clash against Italy in Rome in the penultimate round of the Six Nations.

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Currie Cup

Lions hooker puts up hand with hat-trick against SA U20

MATCH REPORT: The SA Under-20 side had a friendly match against a Lions XV at Ellis Park on Thursday afternoon with the youngsters going down 17-57.

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'Unacceptable': Unapproved millions spent on Eddie's Wallabies

NEWS: Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh has revealed that AUS$2.6 million in unapproved expenses were invested in Eddie Jones' disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign.

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Liebenberg decides his playing future

NEWS: South African loose forward Hanro Liebenberg has made a big decision on his playing future.

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Lynagh debuts for Italy against Scotland

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Louis Lynagh, the son of Australia rugby great Michael Lynagh, will make his senior international debut against Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday after opting to play for Italy.

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VIDEO: Stormers explain Hacjivah's switch to the wing

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers assistant coach Dawie Snyman confirmed that loose forward Hacjivah Dayimani will be used on the wing in Saturday's friendly against Northampton Saints on Saturday.

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Feyi-Waboso to wing it for England against Ireland

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Immanuel Feyi-Waboso is set to make his first England start after coach Steve Borthwick made three personnel changes to his side for Saturday's Six Nations clash at home to Ireland.

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Ireland get fullback boost for England clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his matchday squad for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham.

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Beast's pearls of wisdom: 'The worst moments are the best moments'

WATCH as Tendai Mtawarira shares some pearls of wisdom with the latest recruits to the Roc Nation Sports International family.

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World Rugby's new referee strategy an 'evolution' says Davies

NEWS: As of next month referees on the global stage will have access to new specialist coaches and performance management as part of World Rugby's new strategic approach to officiating that was just announced.

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Currie Cup

Cheetahs to unleash Nkosi against Griquas

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok wing Sbu Nkosi will make his first appearance for the Cheetahs in a SA Cup warm=up match against Griquas in Jacobsdal on Saturday.

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Chiefs prop learns his fate after red card

NEWS: Chiefs prop Jared Proffit has been suspended for three weeks for foul play.

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De Jager's role massive in table-top clash in Japan

PREVIEW: Round Nine of the Japan Rugby League One is hotting up where things could not have gone much better so far for Brave Lupus side.

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VIDEO: The wedding conversation that 'earned' Siya the captaincy

WATCH as the Boks Office crew – host Hanyani Shimange, along with Springbok legends Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger - with guest Robbie Fleck reveal what was the decisive factor in the decision to name Siya Kolisi captain.

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Dobson reveals Stormers team for Northampton showdown

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Experienced prop Brok Harris will lead the Stormers in a friendly encounter with Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday.

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Ambitious College target UKZN scalp

SPOTLIGHT: Newcomers Varsity College are gunning for a third-consecutive win in the Varsity Shield ahead of the ‘big one’ against Tuks in Round Four.

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Super Rugby Pacific Round Three: Teams and Predictions

PREVIEW: Round Three of Super Rugby Pacific poses some interesting questions for the New Zealand teams in the competition.

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LATEST: Bloem ban won't impact Boks

REACTION: The decision by WADA to suspend Africa's only accredited drug-testing laboratory will not prevent the Springboks from flying the South African flag at international events later this year.

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ROAD TO THE PLAY-OFFS: Crunching the URC numbers

SPOTLIGHT: Round 11 of the 2023/24 United Rugby Championship season is done and dusted and things are really starting to heat up with a whopping 12 of the 16 teams still in contention for the playoffs.

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'Redneck' haka lands Hurricanes in racial storm

REACTION: The Hurricanes said they have apologised to the New Zealand government after their women's team used a traditional haka to slam the government as a "redneck" coalition.

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Scotland star turns down 'tempting' French offer

NEWS: Scotland centre Huw Jones said he had been "tempted" by a possible move to France before deciding to continue his career with Glasgow.

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'I don't think they have been dropped'

REACTION: Wales have dropped George North and will field a new centre duo of Joe Roberts and Owen Watkin at home to France on Sunday when they go in search of a first win in this season's Six Nations.

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Star trio commit to Ulster

NEWS: Ulter announced that three of their senior players extended their contracts with the province, one of them captain James Hume.

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Erasmus gets 'up close and personal' with new coaches & Peyper

NEWS: New Springbok assistant coaches Jerry Flannery and Tony Brown, as well as referee Jaco Peyper, had their first stint in the Springbok camp.

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Siya gives update after surgery

INJURY UPDATE: Two-time World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi expects to be back on the playing field 'soon'.

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Gatland rings the Welsh changes ... again

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales will field a new centre partnership of Joe Roberts and Owen Watkin in Sunday's Six Nations match at home to France.

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Welsh-capped Kiwi answers struggling Crusaders SOS

TRANSFER NEWS: The Crusaders have signed New Zealand-born back Johnny McNicholl from Welsh club Llanelli Scarlets as cover for the injured All Blacks star Will Jordan and British and Irish Lions fullback Leigh Halfpenny.

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Top performers in Six Nations revealed

SPOTLIGHT: Three rounds of the Six Nations have been completed and a number of key players have already led the way in terms of their performance.

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VIDEO: Stormers head off for 'friendly reset' after Loftus 'horrors'

REACTION: The Stormers will go 'lick their wounds' after the Loftus Versfeld horror show, when they face Northampton Saints in a scheduled friendly at Franklin’s Gardens on Saturday.

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Table-topping Shimlas going 'mental'

SPOTLIGHT: Shimlas coach André Tredoux has hailed the resilience of his team in the wake of their statement win against defending champions NWU Eagles.

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Bongi issues statement on tense exchange with referee

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi has issued a statement after his tense exchange with referee Aimee Barrett-Theron during Saturday’s United Rugby Championship clash between the Lions and Sharks went viral.

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All Black suspended for three weeks

NEWS: Jordie Barrett of the Hurricanes has been suspended for three weeks following an incident that happened against the Reds in a Super Rugby Pacific match over the weekend.

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Ah Wong gets off with warning after red card

NEWS: Nigel Ah Wong of Moana Pasifika has been issued a warning after a no-arms tackle in the game against Fijian Drua in a Super Rugby Pacific game over the weekend resulted in a red card.

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'Interesting tactics': Lions coach opens up on duo's move to Durban

SPOTLIGHT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen says there is no time to get "emotional" about young players leaving the franchise for rival teams.

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Azzurri call in reinforcements for Scotland face-off

INJURY UPDATE: Former Italy captain Luca Bigi was called up to replace injured hooker Marco Manfredi in the squad for this weekend's Six Nations game against Scotland in Rome.

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VIDEO: Jake's candid call on his team's status

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White makes a blunt declaration about his team's progress.

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Dark cloud hangs over Sharks

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree breaks down another frustrating performance in the United Rugby Championship.

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Big moves as Varsity Cup gathers momentum

ROUND THREE WRAP: There were a number of 'big movers' in Round Three of the Varsity Cup.

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Chiefs prop hearing scheduled after red card incident

NEWS: Following a nasty head clash in the Super Rugby Pacific match between the Chiefs and the Brumbies for which prop Jared Proffit received a red card, he will appear before a judicial committee on Wednesday.

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Boks' series opener against Ireland is SOLD OUT

NEWS: Tickets for the two-Test series opener between the Springboks and Ireland on July 6 at Loftus Versfeld are officially sold out.

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VIDEO: Bok veteran schooled by 'rookie' ref

WATCH as referee Aimee Barrett-Theron schools two-time World Cup-winning Springbok Bongi Mbonambi on the ethos of the game.v

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Nel out of Scotland squad

SQUAD UPDATE: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has called up four players to his squad ahead of their Six Nations Round Four clash against Italy in Rome on Saturday.

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It's all falling apart for the BlitzBoks

REACTION: Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo is searching for answers after another dismal showing by his side on the SVNS circuit.

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VIDEO: Annoyed Fourie says mistakes were 'stupid'

REACTION: Stormers captain Deon Fourie was clearly disheartened with his teams' lack of performance in the United Rugby Championship game against the Bulls at Loftus on Saturday, referring to their mistakes as stupid.

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VIDEO: Coetzee reveals key area where Bulls dominated Stormers

REACTION: The Bulls' forwards laid the foundation for their first-ever United Rugby Championship victory over the Stormers and captain Marcell Coetzee and his pack were the dominant force at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Bok star on the Rassie effect

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus is by far the best coach says World Cup winner Vincent Koch.

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VIDEO: 'These guys go all-in'

SPOTLIGHT: Scrumhalves Sanele Nohamba and Morne van den Berg once again proved how valuable they can be on attack.

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LAX SVNS - Dupont helps France break 19-year drought

WRAP: Los Angeles hosts the fifth round of HSBC SVNS at the California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California.

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LAX SVNS - Black Ferns claim another one

WRAP: Los Angeles hosts the fifth round of HSBC SVNS at the California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California.

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Double boost for England ahead of Ireland clash

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his 36-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations fixture against Ireland at Twickenham Stadium.

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Bok hooker: England's energy is 'plastic'

WATCH as Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi labels England's energy as "plastic" during their World Cup semifinal in France last year.

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McKenzie stars as Chiefs hammer Brumbies, Jordie sees red

SUPER RUGBY SUNDAY WRAP: A Damian McKenzie-inspired Chiefs reinforced their Super Rugby title credentials Sunday with a statement win over the Brumbies, a week after upsetting the Crusaders.

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Bok lock continues try-scoring form in Japan

ROUND EIGHT WRAP: Springbok lock Lood de Jager continued his try-scoring form in Japan.

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LAX SVNS - men Day Two

WRAP: Los Angeles hosts the fifth round of HSBC SVNS at the California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California.

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Leaders Leinster hold off fierce Cardiff

SATURDAY WRAP: United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster overcame fierce Cardiff resistance to claim a 33-20 bonus-point victory at the Arms Park.

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LAX SVNS - women Day Two

WRAP: Los Angeles hosts the fifth round of HSBC SVNS at the California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California.

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LAX SVNS - women Day One

WRAP: Los Angeles hosts the fifth round of HSBC SVNS at the California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California.

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LAX SVNS - men Day One

WRAP: Los Angeles hosts the fifth round of HSBC SVNS at the California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California.

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Bulls tackle Stormers into submission to end URC drought

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls scored their first-ever United Rugby Championship win over the Stormers - a bonus-point (40-22) victory at a sold-out Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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RECAP | URC & Super Rugby full match coverage

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific and United Rugby Championship matches.

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Connacht makes play-off statement

MATCH REPORT: Connacht moved into the United Rugby Championship play-off positions following a 26-10 victory over Scarlets at The Sportsground.

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Glasgow battle past Benetton in Treviso

URC REPORT: Glasgow Warriors were made to battle for their 19-9 win over Benetton at Stadio Monigo in the United Rugby Championship.

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Lions compound Sharks' woes

URC REPORT: The Lions ensured that they stayed in the fight for a top-eight finish in the United Rugby Championship after they thumped the Sharks 40-10 in their Round 11 encounter in Johannesburg on Saturday.

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Moana records first ever win, second loss for 'Saders

SATURDAY WRAP: The battle of the Pacific has gone the way of the Fijian Drua in the first two years of the teams’ involvement in Super Rugby Pacific, but Moana Pasifika was on a mission to change that at Super Round in Melbourne.

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Varsity Shield: Two out of two for Tuks and Varsity College

ROUND TWO WRAP: Varsity College are continuing on their winning ways in the 2024 Varsity Shield after a solid victory at home over UFH in Round Two.

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Latest News

Munster hold off Zebre Parma fightback

FRIDAY WRAP: Hamish Watson's early try set Edinburgh on their way to a hard-fought 19-15 victory at home to Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship.

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Countries

VIDEO: The Springbok expat XV

WATCH as the Boks Office team - with host Hanyani Shimange, Springbok legends Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers - select a 'Springbok' team from Southern African players who are capped for other countries.

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Dobson and Erasmus share a 'special trait'

SPOTLIGHT: Evan Roos has revealed why he believes coaches such as John Dobson at the Stormers and Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus are able to rally their players so successfully behind them.

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Latest News

Bok centre to leave 'Quins and return to South Africa

NEWS: Harlequins confirmed on Friday that Andre Esterhuizen will depart the club at the end of the 2023/24 season and return to South Africa for family reasons.

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URC Round 11 - teams and predictions

SATURDAY PREVIEW: The biggest game of the season, the North-South derby, will be played in front of the first sell-out crowd of the year.

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Experienced duo leads Bulls against Leopards

TEAM ANNOUNCEMETN: Jacques van Rooyen and Lionel Mapoe will co-lead the Bulls side that will take on the Leopards in a friendly match at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Latest News

Scotland wing set to miss rest of the season

NEWS: Edinburgh and Scotland wing Darcy Graham is set to miss the rest of the season after being told he requires groin surgery, meaning he will play no further part in the Six Nations.

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RECAP | URC & Super Rugby full match coverage

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Friday’s Super Rugby Pacific matches.

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The Fridge back for big derby at Loftus

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls welcome back powerhouse tighthead Wilco Louw for the big North-South derby when they host the Stormers in Round 11 of the United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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VIDEO: Revealed - why Bok pulled out of North-South derby

WATCH as Stormers coach John Dobson reveals the reasons behind the absence on two-time World Cup-winning Springbok prop Frans Malherbe.

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Latest News

Highlanders' Super Rugby misery continues

FRIDAY WRAP: The Blues have continued their unbeaten start to 2024 and stretched the Highlanders' misery against their Kiwi rivals with a 37-29 victory to open Super Round in Melbourne.

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Captain fantastic and fellow Boks return for Stormers

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Deon Fourie returns as captain of the Stormers for the United Rugby Championship North-South encounter with the Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday.

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New halfback pairing for Lions to face Sharks

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Jordan Hendrikse is back at flyhalf for the Lions against the Sharks in Round 11 of the United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Bongi leads changed Sharks into battle

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks travel to Johannesburg to take on the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday, as the United Rugby Championship resumes with Round 11.

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REACTION: Jordan Hendrikse speaks about his 'homecoming'

EXCLUSIVE: Sharks-bound Lions flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse talks to @king365ed about the reasons for exchanging Ellis Park for the Shark Tank.

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Bok camp member signs for Scarlets

TRANSFER NEWS: Scarlets are strengthening their squad with some South African muscle.

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Stormers' attacking kicks are 'not flukes'

SPOTLIGHT: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has praised the coaches in the Stormers camp for helping players add a few more strings to their attacking bow.

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VIDEO: Bekker challenges Bulls to bring 'something special' to Loftus

WATCH as Bulls forwards coach Andries Bekker chats to @king365ed about the #BIG North-South derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Australia

World Rugby reveals five recommendations to improve the game

NEWS: World Rugby’s Shape of the Game forum in London has put forward five recommendations to improve the game globally going forward.

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Countries

France call up New Zealand-born lock for Wales clash

NEWS: Emmanuel Meafou is in line to win his first Test cap for France after being named on Thursday in Fabien Galthie's 34-man squad for the Six Nations match against Wales on March 10.

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URC Round 11 - teams and predictions

FRIDAY PREVIEW: The United Rugby Championship returns this weekend and with just seven points separating second and ninth place in the table – EVERY GAME COUNTS.

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Countries

Gatland explains his criticism of Welsh rugby

NEWS: Wales boss Warren Gatland said that recent comments he made about problems with the structure of rugby in the country were not a criticism of the coaches at the four professional regional teams.

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VIDEO: 'Stormers have our number'

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White speaks about his team's seven-match losing streak against the Stormers.

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Former Stormer joins arch-rivals

TRANSFER NEWS: Former Stormers lock Cobus Wiese is set to return to South Africa from Premiership club Sale Sharks. 

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Bok duo to help Wild Knights overcome bogey team

JAPAN LEAGUE ONE PREVIEW: For whatever reason, Wild Knights – current Japan Rugby League One log leaders, and six-time champions of Japan – always have trouble with Blue Revs.

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Currie Cup

Smart mouthguards show what can't be seen

SPOTLIGHT: Data collected during last year’s Currie Cup by World Rugby on their new smart mouthguard technology added to the decision for the roll-out of this part of the Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols this year.

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Another Lion heads to the Sharks tank

TRANSFER NEWS: Just a day after Lions flyhalf Jordan Hendrikse's transfer to Sharks has been confirmed, another Ellis Park favourite will follow him to Durban.

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PREVIEW: Los Angeles SVNS

ROUND FIVE: It is a new week and a new opportunity for the Springbok Sevens this weekend in the fifth tournament of the 2024 season and for BlitzBok head coach Sandile Ngcobo, the HSBC SVNS Los Angeles cannot come soon enough.

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Super Rugby Pacific: The Trans-Tasman battle

PREVIEW, ROUND TWO: Super Rugby Pacific heads to Super Round as all 12 teams converge in Melbourne this weekend. 

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Tuks: 'Restore the Pride'

SPOTLIGHT: The recently relegated Tuks outfit is leaving nothing to chance in their quest to regain Varsity Cup status and repair the team's reputation.

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Glasgow release statement on former Stormers star's playing future

NEWS: Glasgow Warriors have addressed the speculation surrounding Huw Jones' playing future.

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Owen Farrell: 'I was nervous about having some conversations'

SPOTLIGHT: Owen Farrell said Wednesday he felt "nervous" at telling Saracens he wanted to leave, having been associated with the English Premiership club since he was a teenager.

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Stormers ready for physical onslaught as Bok powerhouse returns

NEWS: The battle lines have more or less been drawn in the sand for the big North-South derby at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday with the news that one of the best tighthead props in the world will be back in action for the Stormers.

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Sharks shambles: 'There is no overnight fix'

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks defence coach Joey Mongalo provided context to his team's current state, ahead of the United Rugby Championship Round 11 clash against the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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England

England hit recovery mode after Calcutta defeat

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his 36-man squad as they prepare for the final two rounds of the 2024 Six Nations.

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Countries

'No barriers': RFU provides update on inclusivity and diversity target

NEWS: The Rugby Football Union (RFU) revealed that they are well on par with reaching their Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) Action Plan.

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Another Lion departs Ellis Park en route to Shark Tank

CONTRACT NEWS: The list of former Lions players in the Shark Tank has just received a new member.

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Sharks' insider knowledge key at Ellis Park

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks loose forward Vincent Tshituka's insider knowledge of the Lions will come in very handy when the two teams go head-to-head in the United Rugby Championship Round 11 match at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Battling BlitzBoks bring in reinforcements

TEAM UPDATE: James Murphy has linked up with the struggling South African team in the United States ahead of the HSBC SVNS Los Angeles.

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Lengthy lay-off for Wallaby lock, Waratahs sweat over speedster

NEWS: Western Force coach Simon Cron says Izack Rodda's untimely quad injury is hard on the team, and he'll take a careful approach with the star Wallabies lock.

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Countries

CONFIRMED: Bok World Cup winner changes his spots ... again

CONTRACT NEWS: The coaching journey of former World Cup-winning Springbok assistant coach Matthew Craig Proudfoot has come tfull circle.

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Bulls happy to 'look in the mirror'

SPOTLIGHT: It is, without doubt, South Africa's biggest domestic derby - the Bulls versus the Stormers.

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Canada

World Rugby reveals revamped six-team Pacific Nations Cup

NEWS: Canada and the United States will rejoin the Pacific Nations Cup this year in a rejigged two-stage six-team competition that will end with finals in Japan.

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Sale Sharks' South African contingent gets another member

TRANSFER NEWS: Sharks lock Le Roux Roets has become the latest South African recruit to join Premiership club Sale Sharks.

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Countries

Danty's ban adds to France's woes

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: France suffer a massive blow as centre Jonathan Danty will miss the rest of the Six Nations after being handed a ban on Tuesday.

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Derby defeat won't douse Ikeys' flame

SPOTLIGHT: @rugby365com correspondent Jon Cardinelli, in the first of his new series of columns, puts the focus on the Varsity Cup.

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Eagles fly high in Varsity Cup

ROUND TWO Wrap: Defending champions NWU Eagles are continuing on their winning ways in the 2024 Varsity Cup following a drubbing of newcomers UWC in round 2.

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URC, Round 11 - Referee Appointments

NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 11 fixtures have been confirmed.

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No room for complacency in Lions camp

NEWS: The Lions cannot go into their United Rugby Championship clash with the Sharks at Ellis Park on Saturday being complacent knowing that their rivals are bottom of the log at the moment. 

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VIDEO: Krappie following in the footsteps of his childhood hero

VIDEO: Growing up in Johannesburg Lions scrumhalf Morné van den Berg wanted to emulate his Springbok hero Enrico Januarie on the rugby field and he is well on his way to fulfilling that dream.

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North-South derby: Stormers' winning run is a 'confidence thing'

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers forward Deon Fourie is bracing himself for an intense North-South Derby against the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday.

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England face tough questions amid Six Nations failings

SPOTLIGHT: For all the talk of a post-World Cup reset, England face the prospect of yet more Six Nations stagnation after a stark wake-up call against Scotland.

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Extra pressure as Force lose prop due to ban

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Western Force prop Marley Pearce has been suspended for four weeks following their 14-44 defeat to Hurricanes in the opening round of the Super Rugby Pacific.

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Countries

Boks, Kolisi nominated for major sports awards

NEWS: The Springboks and captain Siya Kolisi have been rewarded for their achievements yet again by being nominated for top Laureus awards.

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French Rugby President opens up on Fabien Galthie's position

REACTION: Fabien Galthie's position as France head coach is "absolutely not in danger", French Rugby Federation President Florian Grill said on Monday.

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Countries

Duhan puts personal glory aside

SPOTLIGHT: Duhan van der Merwe is ready to put thoughts of a Scotland try record aside for team success when the Dark Blues take on Italy in the Six Nations next month.

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Latest News

Spotlight on SA derbies again as stakes get higher

URC PREVIEW: The spotlight will fall on some big South African derbies once again as Round 11 of the 2023/2024 United Rugby Championship gets underway.

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World Rankings: Italy's long-awaited return to top 10

NEWS: After sharing the spoils with France in Round Three of the Six Nations, Italy have returned to the top 10 of the World Rugby Men’s Rankings for the first time since June 2013.

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Countries

France star in hot water

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: France centre Jonathan Danty will face a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday after he received a red card during his team's 13-all draw against Italy on Sunday.

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VIDEO: The Loftus factor as North-South derby draws nearer

SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls will rely heavily on their home-ground advantage when they take on the Stormers at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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The big Six Nations talking points from Round Three

RECAP: Ireland moved one step closer to back-to-back Grand Slams by beating Wales, Scotland proved too hot for England to handle and Italy held 14-man France to a dramatic draw.

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Latest News

BlitzBok coach reveals his team's big problem

REACTION: The Springbok Sevens’ ninth-place finish in Canada, at the fourth HSBC SVNS tournament of the season, was described as frustrating by the team's head coach Sandile Ngcobo.

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Australia

Hooper eyeing Sevens debut in LA

NEWS: Record-breaking Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has all but confirmed his rugby sevens debut will come in Los Angeles after watching his French contemporary Antoine Dupont shine in Vancouver.

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Countries

French still haunted by World Cup exit

REACTION: Ever since France's agonising defeat to South Africa in October's World Cup quarterfinal, Les Bleus' head coach Fabien Galthie and his players vowed to come to terms with the loss and move on.

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Vancouver SVNS - Pumas claw NZ in Cup Final

DAY THREE WRAP: We bring you all the Day Three men's action from BC Place, Vancouver – the fourth round of HSBC SVNS.

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Latest News

Vancouver SVNS - Black Ferns cruise to victory

DAY THREE WRAP: We bring you all the Day Three women's action from BC Place, Vancouver – the fourth round of HSBC SVNS.

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Countries

Player ratings: France

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the French players after their 13-all Six Nations draw with Italy.

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Countries

'It will rest on my mind for a while'

REACTION: Paolo Garbisi said he apologised to his teammates after hitting the post with a dramatic last-gasp penalty, as Italy drew 13-13 against France in the Six Nations on Sunday.

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Latest News

Italy shock 14-man France

MATCH REPORT: Italy dealt France's Six Nations prospects a mortal blow in their Round Three encounter in Lille on Sunday.

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RECAP | Six Nations full match coverage

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Sunday's Six Nations action.

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VIDEO: Dupont steals the show at Canada SVNS

WATCH as former World Rugby Player of the Year Antoine Dupont talks about his match-winning try at the Vancouver leg of the HSBC SVNS World Series.

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Latest News

VIDEO: No 'pity party' for Angry Warthog

WATCH as seasoned hooker Akker van der Merwe talks to @king365ed about his omission from the Springbok alignment camp.

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Rohan starts new chapter with a try

JAPAN LEAGUE ONE WRAP: Twelve points from flyhalf Richie Mo’unga, including the second try of his Japan Rugby League One career, led Brave Lupus Tokyo to a 27-7 win over the Eagles.

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Countries

'I thought the scoreline probably isn't right'

SPOTLIGHT: Wales head coach Warren Gatland adopted an optimistic tone ahead of the Six Nations home match with France in a fortnight saying his side "can take a huge amount" out of Saturday's 7-31 defeat to Ireland.

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Latest News

SVNS World Series - Vancouver women

DAY TWO WRAP: We bring you all the Day Two women's action from BC Place, Vancouver - the fourth round of HSBC SVNS.

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SVNS World Series - Vancouver men

DAY TWO WRAP: We bring you all the Day Two men's action from BC Place, Vancouver - the fourth round of HSBC SVNS.

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Latest News

Waratahs coach reveals extent of Wallaby centre's neck injury

UPDATE: A loss to Super Rugby Pacific rivals Queensland Reds has been softened by the positive outlook for star centre Lalakai Foketi, who could be back at the franchise within a week.

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'I'll be winding him up': Townsend has his say on Duhan's hat-trick

REACTION: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend hailed Duhan van der Merwe's "really special" hat-trick after the wing rewrote the record books in a 30-21 Six Nations win over England on Saturday.

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Gatland's bold take on Ireland's prospects

REACTION: Ireland can make history and become the first team to win back to back Six Nations Grand Slams.

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Player ratings: England

OPINION: Liam Heagney rates the England players after their 21-30 loss to Scotland in their Calcutta Cup and Six Nations face-off.

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Player ratings: Scotland

OPINION: Bryn Palmer rates the Scotland players after their 30-21 Six Nations and Calcutta Cup win over England.

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Latest News

Van der Merwe hat-trick retains Calcutta Cup for Scotland

MATCH REPORT: Duhan van der Merwe scored a hat-trick as Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup and keeps their Six Nations dream alive.

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RECAP | Six Nations & Super Rugby Pacific full match coverage

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Saturday's Six Nations and Super Rugby Pacific competitions.

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Player Ratings: Ireland

OPINION: Ireland came into this one heavy favourites, but Wales didn’t quite roll over in the manner that many were predicting at a cold Lansdowne Stadium on Saturday.

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Countries

Player Ratings: Wales

OPINION: Even Welsh fans must admit that a defeat, and a comfortable one at that, was the most likely outcome at the Lansdowne Road.

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Latest News

Tuks starts comeback with Shield shutout

ROUND ONE WRAP: The opening round of the Varsity Shield saw newcomers Varsity College make a statement with a win over the TUT Vikings, while former Cup champions Tuks overpowered UFH in Alice.

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Countries

Ireland keep Grand Slam dream intact

MATCH REPORT: Ireland kept their Grand Slam dream alive with a 31-7 win over Wales in Dublin on Saturday. 

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Latest News

'We are going to have to hang a bit tougher'

REACTION: Wallaby scrumhalf Nic White insists it is not "doom and gloom" after a rude awakening by the Hurricanes on his Super Rugby debut for Western Force.

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Countries

France v Italy - teams and prediction

ROUND THREE PREVIEW: Out of form France welcomes Italy in Lille in the Six Nations on Sunday with the hangover of the opening defeat to Ireland and October's World Cup quarterfinal loss to South Africa still lingering.

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Latest News

Highlanders draw first blood in Super Rugby Pacific

SATURDAY WRAP: The Highlanders recorded their first win of the season when they defeated Moana Pasifika by 35-21 in the new Super Rugby Pacific in Dunedin on Saturday.

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Countries

VIDEO: Nohamba gets second bite at Bok cherry

SPOTLIGHT: Dynamic Lions utility back Sanele Nohamba is not about to waste another opportunity to impress the Springbok selectors.

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SVNS World Series - Vancouver men

DAY ONE WRAP: We bring you all the Day One men's action from BC Place, Vancouver - the fourth round of HSBC SVNS.

33d
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Latest News

SVNS World Series - Vancouver women

DAY ONE WRAP: We bring you all the Day One women's action from BC Place, Vancouver - the fourth round of HSBC SVNS.

33d
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Latest News

VIDEO: The Bulls have hit that 'sweet spot'

WATCH as veteran Bulls loose forward Nizaam Carr speaks about his team aiming to create a perfect blueprint for success.

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Countries

Rassie's barbed rebuttal of 'alignment critics'

REACTION: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus, true to form, did not hold back in the face of criticism of his latest squad selection.

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VIDEO: Nemo's tips for aspiring Boks

WATCH as loose forward Nizaam Carr shares a special message with the young Bulls players selected for the 43-man Springbok alignment camp.

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Italy make wholesale changes for France

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has named his team to face France on Sunday, February 25.

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Latest News

Ioane's late double rocks Crusaders in Super thriller

FRIDAY WRAP: The Chiefs drew first blood in the new Super Rugby Pacific season by defeating defending champion Crusaders 33-29 in a thrilling rematch of last year's final at the Waikato Stadium in Hamilton.

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RECAP | Super Rugby Pacific full match coverage

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Friday's Round One Super Rugby Pacific action.

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Countries

France bring in teenage sensation for Italy

TEAM ANNOUNCMENT: France head coach Fabien Galthie made two changes for their Six Nations Round Three match against Italy on Sunday.

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Countries

England 'A' v Portugal - Preview

SPOTLIGHT: The England 'A' side take on Portugal in the long-awaited fixture at Leicester Tigers Stadium this Sunday, February 25.

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Latest News

Cardiff centre cops four-week ban

DISCIPLINARY NEWS: Cardiff centre Rey Lee-Lo has been handed a four-week suspension following their 12-16 defeat to Connacht in Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship.

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Latest News

Cardiff lure South African forwards guru to Wales

TRANSFER NEWS: South African coach Corniel van Zyl will join the Welsh United Rugby Championship region Cardiff ahead of the 2024-25 season.

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Latest News

Injured Wallaby centre 'not out the woods'

MEDICAL UPDATE: A scan has cleared Wallabies centre Lalakai Foketi of major spinal damage after the 29-year-old suffered a neck injury at the NSW Waratahs' training.

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Countries

VIDEO: 'I believe it's the only way to defend'

WATCH as double World Cup-winning centre Jesse Kriel chats to the Boks Office crew about South Africa's defensive philosophy.

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Countries

Ireland v Wales - Teams and Prediction

ROUND THREE PREVIEW: Ireland are in a "very good place" as they pursue unprecedented back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams and should move a step closer with victory over Wales on Saturday, says former Irish fullback Hugo MacNeill.

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Latest News

Scotland v England - teams and prediction

ROUND THREE PREVIEW: A bid to regain the Calcutta Cup in front of a hostile Murrayfield crowd promises to be an acid test of England's ability following a third-place finish at last year's World Cup in France.

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Latest News

WATCH: These players have the X-factor says Loubscher

SPOTLIGHT: The six Lions players that were invited to the Springbok alignment camp all have the X-factor that they bring to the Lions every week and hopefully they can take it to the next level.

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Latest News

Bulls v Stormers: Tale of the Tape

SPOTLIGHT: @king365ed looks at some key numbers ahead of the URC North-South derby at Loftus Versfeld next week.

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Latest News

VIDEO: Kicking game key to success as #BIG North-South derby looms

WATCH as the Bulls' forwards and breakdown coach Andries Bekker chats to @king365ed about what aspects of their game most need to improve.

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Gatland reveals concerns over Welsh regions ahead of Ireland clash

SPOTLIGHT: Wales coach Warren Gatland says he is "not 100 percent convinced" Welsh regional rugby will undergo the proper reset required ahead of a daunting Six Nations clash with Ireland.

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Latest News

Borthwick changes five for Calcutta Cup face-off

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to play Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday.

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Countries

The intricacies of Sharks' deal with Pumas and Border

NEWS: The Sharks have provided more details regarding their new rugby partnerships with the Pumas and Border Rugby Unions.

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Latest News

Frawley one of seven Ireland changes

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Ireland coach Andy Farrell has named his team for Saturday'Six Nations clash against Wales in Dublin.

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Latest News

Townsend brings in the 'big guns' for Calcutta Cup face-off

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made three changes to the starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations face-off clash with England at Murrayfield.

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Latest News

PREVIEW: Vancouver SVNS

ROUND FOUR: After all the build-up and hype, Antoine Dupont will get the chance to do what he does best in Vancouver this weekend – perform his magic on the rugby field.

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Countries

Rohan takes flight with the Eagles

JAPAN LEAGUE ONE PREVIEW: Three places and nine points separate Brave Lupus Tokyo and Yokohama Eagles, as the semifinalists from the previous two years meet in a contest that shapes up as having important ramifications for the Eagles in particular.

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Latest News

Super Rugby Pacific: Start of the new era

PREVIEW, ROUND ONE: Super Rugby Pacific is set to get underway this weekend as the 12 teams battle for the title.

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Latest News

Ulster part ways with longest-serving coach McFarland

NEWS: Ulster face a massive upheaval as they confirmed the departure of head coach Dan McFarland ahead of the challenging tour to South Africa.

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Countries

Boks return to happy hunting ground for Wales showdown

The back-to-back world champion Springboks will return to the field for the first time since last year’s World Cup final at the iconic Twickenham Stadium in London when they take on Wales in a blockbuster Test on Saturday, June 22.

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Thomas says fast start key for Wales against Ireland

NEWS: Gareth Thomas has urged Wales to go at Ireland right from the kick-off when they bid for a shock win away to the Six Nations Championship leaders on Saturday.

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Countries

The ins and outs of the Boks camp

It goes without saying, that whenever a Springboks squad or team is announced, media uproar usually follows.

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Wallaby centre in hospital after suffering neck injury

NEWS: Wallaby centre Lalakai Foketi has undergone scans after being taken to hospital in an ambulance with a neck injury sustained during a Waratahs training session.

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Countries

VIDEO: How Lukhanyo helped Jesse be the best

WATCH as double World Cup-winning Springbok centre Jesse Kriel explains to the Boks Office crew how Lukhanyo Am helped him reach new heights on the playing field during last year's World Cup in France.

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Latest News

Discipline key for BlitzBoks in Vancouver

SVNS SPOTLIGHT: Zain Davids has travelled to Canada six times and returned with three gold medals, but that has not stopped the BlitzBok forward’s winning appetite, who arrived in Vancouver for a seventh HSBC SVNS Canada tournament.

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Countries

Bok camp: Lions players turn the corner

SPOTLIGHT: The Lions are now doing their talking on the rugby field resulting in six of their players being invited to the first Springbok alignment camp in Cape Town. 

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Australia

England No.9 ignites White's 2027 World Cup ambition

NEWS: Wallabies scrumhalf Nic White has left the door open for a fairytale appearance at the 2027 World Cup, but first he wants to help the Western Force become a powerhouse.

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Penney is no Razor copycat: 'We'll bring our own ammunition to the fight'

INTERVIEW: The Crusaders launch their bid for an eighth straight Super Rugby title on Friday, with new head coach Rob Penney out to emulate the stunning success of Scott Robertson.

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England's midfield conundrum ahead of Scotland clash

SPOTLIGHT: England assistant coach Kevin Sinfield has backed the returning Ollie Lawrence and Manu Tuilagi to bring more power to the visitors' backline when they travel to Scotland in the Six Nations on Saturday.

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How Wales can end Ireland's Grand Slam dream

Wales assistant coach Rob Howley says the team will aim to create rugby chaos when they face red-hot Six Nations favourites Ireland on Saturday.

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Varsity Cup: Defending champs off to winning start

ROUND ONE WRAP: NWU Eagles got the defence of their title off to a winning start in the first round of the 2024 Varsity Cup competition with a hard-fought away victory over Maties.

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Copying Boks' game plan is senseless says Kiwi scribe

OPINION: Rugbypass writer Ben Smith reveals that Springboks have not found a foolproof recipe for World Cup success that the All Blacks need to follow under Scott Robertson.

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Costelow returns for Wales' clash against Ireland

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Flyhalf Sam Costelow has been recalled to the Wales starting line-up for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin.

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Rugby chiefs ditch plan to sell Twickenham

NEWS: England rugby chiefs have ditched a shock proposal to sell Twickenham and buy a 50 percent share in Wembley from the Football Association.

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'I'm playing every tournament as if it will be my last'

SPOTLIGHT: Rosko Specman wants to make every moment count in his BlitzBok jersey this season.

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Bok coach Rassie reveals youth and experience in 43-man squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has unveiled a group of 43 players for an alignment camp in March/

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State of the URC as Ospreys lift South Africa's hopes

SPOTLIGHT: There were some tight contests in the games that mattered in the fight for United Rugby Championship log positions during an absorbing Round 10 of the competition.

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All Black star in doubt for Rugby Championship

NEWS: All Black star Will Jordan will be sidelined for the next six months and could rule him out of the Tests against South Africa in August.

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Boks might be the blueprint to winning World Cups says Razor

SPOTLIGHT: The All Blacks under new coach Scott Robertson may have to change everything and follow South Africa’s approach in order to win a World Cup again.

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'Take a look at the archives': Italy star sends message to critics

SPOTLIGHT: Ange Capuozzo is best known for his attacking forays down the touchline but the Italian fullback showed the other side of his game when he leapt to the defence of Italy's record in the Six Nations.

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Devon Williams thanks Pumas as move to Bulls is confirmed

NEWS: Bulls fullback Devon Williams says he will see out his career in Pretoria after it was confirmed on Monday that he penned a permanent deal with the union.

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Stormers are the benchmark says Plumtree

REACTION: Sharks head coach John Plumtree admitted his team are relatively short of where they need to be to challenge the Stormers.

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REPORT: Sharks boost their Bok stocks again

NEWS: The Sharks have reportedly strengthened their squad with a few Springboks once again.

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Break the embarrassing Super Rugby cycle pleads Waugh

NEWS; Phil Waugh is challenging Australia's under-performing Super Rugby sides to finally stand up to their New Zealand rivals for the sake of the Wallabies and the ailing code in general.

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Ireland sweat over lock

SQUAD UPDATE: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell could be without one of is star locks for Saturday's Six Nations clash against Wales on Saturday.

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Nel back in Scotland squad ahead of England clash

SQUAD UPDATE: There are a few changes in Scotland's squad ahead of their Six Nations clash against England.

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Wales bring in uncapped prop ahead of Ireland clash

SQUAD UPDATE: Wales coach Warren Gatland has added uncapped prop Harri O'Connor to his Six Nations squad ahead of Saturday's clash against title favourites Ireland in Dublin.

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VIDEO: An inspiring speech from an unlikely source

WATCH as double World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard lifts the lid on a crucial half-time chat during last year's RWC in France.

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BlitzBoks aim to improve on Perth performance

NEWS: Blitzbok stalwart Ryan Oosthuizen said the good work done in Stellenbosch has given them confidence to improve on their fifth-place finish in Perth last month.

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Bulls' six-two split worked in their favour

REACTION: The Bulls’ six-two split on the bench against the Lions at Ellis Park in the United Rugby Championship over the weekend may have helped the Bulls after flank Elrigh Louw got a knock on his AC joint early in the game.

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'Lions are not dangerous' says White

REACTION: The Lions aren’t a dangerous team and did not put the Bulls under pressure once during their Round 10 United Rugby Championship fixture at Ellis Park on Saturday, says Jake White, the Bulls’ Director of Rugby.

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Stormers' win sets tone for epic North-South derby

REACTION: The Stormers' win over the Sharks in Durban was a perfect teaser for what is in store when the Capetonians travel to Loftus Versfeld to take on the Bulls in a fortnight.

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VIDEO: A day 'to remember' as Reinach scores against Kolisi's Racing

TOP 14 WRAP: Montpellier skipper Lenni Nouchi said facing South Africa's two-time World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi in the Top 14 was a day "to remember", made extra special by a 44-20 win over Racing 92.

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Yapp makes history as first ever Wallaroos female coach

NEWS: Jo Yapp has been appointed as the first female ever to coach the Wallaroos.

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Sharks seal deal with Pumas and Border

NEWS: The Sharks confirmed that they have formed a new strategic partnership with fellow South African rugby unions Border and the Pumas.

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England suffer major setback ahead of Calcutta Cup

SQUAD ANNOUNCMENT: England's hopes of reclaiming the Calcutta Cup have been dealt a major blow ahead of the Six Nations clash against Scotland.

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Welsh youngster snatches late win for Ospreys over Ulster

MATCH REPORT: Dan Edwards scored a brilliant last-minute drop-goal to earn Ospreys a dramatic 19-17 win over Ulster and give a much-needed boost to the Welsh regions.

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RECAP | URC full match coverage

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Sunday's United Rugby Championship Round 10 action.

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Van Rooyen not happy about 'scrappy' performance

REACTION: The Lions struggled in the set-pieces and hardly managed to string more than three phases together in their 10-25 loss to the Bulls in Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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RECAP| URC full match coverage

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Saturday's United Rugby Championship Round 10 matches.

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Glasgow climb to second after breezing past Dragons

MATCH REPORT: Scrumhalf Ben Afshar scored on his first professional start as Glasgow recorded a 40-7 bonus-point victory over the Dragons.

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Bulls secure bonus-point as they down Lions

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls’ visit across the Jukskei-river saw them secure a bonus-point 25-10 victory over the Lions at Ellis Park in Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship.

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VIDEO: Siya Kolisi explains Boks' 'buy-in' process

WATCH as Springbok captain Siya Kolisi explains the "buy-in" process when the Springbok coaches deliver their plans to the players

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VIDEO: 'He was a freak'

WATCH an exclusive interview with double World Cup-winning Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard on the Big Jim Show.

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Cardiff pay the price for early red card

MATCH REPORT: Cardiff could not overcome an early red card for centre Rey Lee-Lo as Connacht claimed a 16-12 United Rugby Championship victory at Arms Park.

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Stormers hold off Bok-laden Sharks in Durban

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers extended their winning streak over fellow South African opposition after they beat the Sharks 25-21 in a United Rugby Championship Round 10 encounter in Durban on Saturday.

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Leinster stay top of table with solid win over Benetton

MATCH REPORT: United Rugby Championship leaders Leinster comfortably maintained their place at the top of the table with a 47-18 bonus-point victory over Benetton in Dublin.

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Bok coach to help Super Rugby side

NEWS: Tony Brown will join the Blues in a short-term coaching consultant role from next week.

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Dupont set for Sevens debut in Canada

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: French superstar Antoine Dupont is on the verge of making his Sevens debut after being named in France’s squad for the HSBC Vancouver SVNS next weekend.

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Bok duo gets bragging rights over Kolbe in Japan

JAPAN RUGBY LEAGUE ONE WRAP: The gap between the Wild Knights and the rest is widening at the top of the Japan Rugby League One table.

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SA Rugby CEO's open letter on potential equity deal

BREAKING: Rian Oberholzer, CEO of SA rugby, has penned an open letter to South Africa in which he clarified the details of the potential private equity deal that has made headlines recently.

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RECAP | URC full match coverage

READERS' FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of Friday's United Rugby Championship Round 10 matches.

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Edinburgh produce late fightback to beat Zebre

MATCH REPORT: Edinburgh produced a second half fightback to clinch a 24-19 United Rugby Championship victory at Zebre Parma.

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Munster power to six-try victory over Scarlets

MATCH REPORT: Clinical Munster ensured Scarlets’ poor run against Irish provinces continued as they suffered a ninth consecutive defeat in going down 42-7 in Llanelli.

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Jake White: Equity deal not enough to bring Boks back

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls Directory of Rugby Jake White believes SA Rugby's potential private equity deal with Ackerley Sports Group (ASG) won't be enough to lure top Springbok players back to South Africa.

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VIDEO: Bakkies Botha v Matt Stevens - When a Bok sees red

SPOTLIGHT: South African rugby players are known for their brute strength, and when it comes to legendary Springbok Bakkies Botha that is nothing short of a fact.

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URC, Round 10 - Teams and Predictions

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY PREVIEW: The South African derbies will grab most of the attention this weekend as the United Rugby Championship gets underway again with Round 10.

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Bulls welcome back two Springboks

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls will have two of their World Cup-winning Springboks back for their Round 10 United Rugby Championship clash with the Lions at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Carr leads strong Bulls side against Falcons

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Nizaam Carr will captain a Bulls side that will face the Falcons in a friendly match in Modimolle on Friday.

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Experienced BlitzBok squad named for North American trip

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok Sevens head coach Sandile Ngcobo made five changes to his travelling squad for the next two SVNS tournaments, in Vancouver next weekend and Los Angeles a week later.

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Lions lose star ahead of Bulls clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions will be without Emmanuel Tshituka when they host the Bulls in Round 10 of the United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday after crying off with an injury during training this week.

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Cheetahs lose their coach ahead of Challenge Cup play-offs

NEWS: The next chapter in Hawies Fourie's coaching career has been confirmed.

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Dobson rings the changes for Sharks showdown

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers head coach John Dobson has made a number of a changes to his team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship clash against the Sharks

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Sharks get a World Cup winner back for Stormers clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree has revealed his team to face the Stormers in a United Rugby Championship Round 10 encounter in Durban on Saturday.

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VIDEO: The Boks Office verdict on Scotland's late no-try drama

WATCH as the Boks Office crew discuss Scotland's disallowed try against France during the Six Nations Round Two clash.

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'A huge coup': Ackermann decides his playing future

NEWS: The speculation around Ruan Ackermann's playing future is finally over.

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URC, Round 10 - Teams and Predictions

FRIDAY PREVIEW: Munster head coach Graham Rowntree has unveiled a strong side for Friday's United Rugby Championship Round 10 clash away to Scarlets.

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Nohamba is doing it the 'French way'

SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls are busy putting plans in place to counter the threat posed by Lions star Sanele Nohamba.

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An expert view on Boks' triumph in France

Pierre Dantin, a French professor specialising in high performance, decodes the Springboks' formula for glory at the 2023 World Cup in France.

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Springboks go head-to-head as Japan League One returns

PREVIEW: The Japan League One returns with a bang as top-of-the-table Wild Knights take on Sungoliath on Saturday in Round Seven.

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'It's just a no-brainer': Jake explains Bulls' fullback signing

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White says he didn’t have to think long and hard about keeping Devon Williams in Pretoria.

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'Unanimously chosen': SA Rugby sheds light on potential private equity deal

SPOTLIGHT: SA Rugby has answered some key questions relating to the reported multi-million dollar investment deal that is up for consideration.

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URC State: Bulls' attack leading the way

The United Rugby Championship are reaching its halfway mark with all 16 teams having played the first nine of their 18 regular season matches.

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Sharks' URC woes: Why Lukhanyo Am has 'hope for the future'

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks captain Lukhanyo Am is hoping his side can carry their Challenge Cup form over to the United Rugby Championship as they prepare to face the Stormers at Kings Park on Saturday.

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VIDEO: Dobson - 'We are still paying the price'

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers head coach John Dobson admits that his squad can feel the pressure heading into a crucial period of derby matches in the United Rugby Championship.

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Bulls address 'bad habits' ahead of Lions showdown

SPOTLIGHT: The Bulls have not been idle during their two-week break but used the time to work on fixing the small mistakes and the bad habits that tend to seep into a season, says Stedman Gans.

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Son of Wallaby legend gets shock Six Nations call-up

NEWS: Harlequins wing Louis Lynagh has been added to Gonzalo Quesada’s Italy squad this week as they prepare to face France in Lille in Round Three of the Six Nations.

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Plumtree's frustration grows as top Bok undergoes surgery

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree has opened up on his frustration with injuries in his camp as they prepare to face the Stormers in their United Rugby Championship clash in Durban.

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Powerhouse centre back in England squad ahead of Scotland clash

SQUAD UPDATE: Manu Tuilagi was recalled to England's 36-strong training squad on Wednesday ahead of their Six Nations match against oldest rivals Scotland.

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Scotland should get over THAT call says Chalmers

NEWS: Craig Chalmers has warned Scotland against becoming consumed with anger over the manner of their dramatic Six Nations defeat by France.

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VIDEO: Curry sheds light on car crash-like injury

WATCH as  England flank Tom Curry reveals the extent of his injury that will see him miss this season's Six Nations.

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'He'll definitely be involved': Stormers' new signing ready for derby action

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers head coach John Dobson says his squad numbers are looking good as they enter a crucial period of matches over the next few weeks.

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Rebels CEO sacked as cash woes deepen

SPOTLIGHT: Melbourne's hopes of surviving beyond the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season have been dealt a hammer blow with administrative staff and CEO Baden Stephenson axed by the financially stricken franchise.

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VIDEO: Asa on those big hits that 'really' gets him going

OPINION: It's those big hits that really gets him going, says Lions tighthead Asenathi Ntlabakanye - a big man who loves big collisions and especially sneaking up on those diminutive backline players.

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Nienaber sheds light on Flannery's Bok past

SPOTLIGHT: Former Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber knows first-hand the value that Jerry Flannery can add to the Springbok squad.

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REPORT: Nkosi set to get a rugby lifeline in SA

NEWS: Former Bulls and Sharks wing Sibusiso Nkosi will reportedly get a rugby lifeline with a South African franchise.

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CONFIRMED: Sharks centre heads to Japan

TRANSFER NEWS: Sharks centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg has signed on the dotted line for his new team.

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URC, Round 10 - Referee Appointments

NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round 10 fixtures have been confirmed.

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Wales release injured prop from Six Nations squad

SQUAD UPDATE: Archie Griffin has been released from Wales' Six Nations squad, officials announced Tuesday.

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'An abrasive player': WP lose promising flank

TRANSFER NEWS: The Western Province have lost one of their most promising loose forwards, as Jarrod Taylor heads to Wales.

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Super Rugby tweaks offside rule to end 'kick tennis'

NEWS: A change in the Super Rugby Pacific offside rule has been approved to encourage teams to run the ball instead of engaging in a tedious game of "kick tennis".

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The state of URC as SA derbies take centre stage

SPOTLIGHT: The stakes are very high as the second half of the United Rugby Championship season resumes this weekend.

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World Rankings: France close gap on All Blacks, Boks remain top

NEWS: New Zealand's third-placed spot on the World Rugby Rankings is under huge threat after Round Two of the Six Nations.

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The big Six Nations talking points of Round Two

SPOTLIGHT: Ireland stayed on course for successive Six Nations Grand Slams by routing Italy, France beat Scotland in a controversial finish and England came from behind to defeat Wales.

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Doris looks to be the incumbent heir to Sexton

SPOTLIGHT: Caelan Doris, the son of psychotherapists and armed with a psychology degree, would appear to be ideal captain material for Ireland and as his status has grown, he has shown leadership over the sensitive issues of mental health and concussion.

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Lynagh has sights on Italy as he moves to Benetton

NEWS: Louis Lynagh, the son of Australian rugby great Michael Lynagh, is to leave English Premiership club Harlequins for Benetton with the aim to represent Italy, the clubs announced on Monday.

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Two Boks in, one out for Bulls this week

SPOTLIGHT: It is back to the salt mines for two World Cup-winning Springboks at the Bulls as they prepare for their United Rugby Championship clash with the Lions at Ellis Park this weekend.

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VIDEO: Bok kicks off his referee career

NEWS: Former Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige has officially started his career as a match official at the weekend.

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England flyhalf questions Cheslin Kolbe-style charge down

George Ford has raised a huge concern for goalkickers following England's win over Wales in the Six Nations Round Two match.

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